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What a super fun and cool experience! Been here twice with my toddler. Yes I highly recommend this to any one who loves SLIME! The whole experience experiences is about 25 to 30 minutes. Kids put on aprons, choose the texture of the type of slime they want. They have about five different options. Then you picked the color. (Lots of cool options) then you pick the scent, and you get to watch the slime master get your slime mixed all together.. you then head to a table to play with the slime, once you're ready for the mix ins you can pick between glitter, kinetic sand, and a few other options, and then a bottle up your slime. You're welcome to sit and play longer than the 25 to 30 minutes.... Each visit we stayed about a total of 40 minutes, which seemed to be enough for my three year-old. You are welcome to stand and watch you do not have to participate, but it's always nice to take part in creating precious moments and memories with kids. Starting price is about $25... they also have premade slime and some fun seasonal character slime which is a little more expensive. They even have slime kits. You can have a birthday party if you reserve the date in advance.. if I didn't live so far, I would definitely do this with my child and a few other kids. I highly recommend this experience for any age person just as long as you love slime! Me and my toddler will definitely be back in the future. read more

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This is an awesome place for kids. They do birthday parties and it's a quick easy activity for the kids. They pick their texture, mix ins and cute toppers! read more

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We were a little lost when we walked it since it seemed to be peak time and the place was packed. However, we were quickly acknowledged and given instructions. My daughter had a great time creating her own slime masterpiece. read more

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Perfect post practice weekend activity. I took my 9 year old here after practice to relax and spend some 1 on 1 time together. It would be a perfect team bonding activity as well. The price point was great and the slime combinations are endless. The staff were super friendly too! read more

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This was such a fun activity for a hot afternoon! We made reservations and went with friends; the staff were great with kids, and we made slime without the cleanup. The options were super creative in terms of types of slime and scents and colors and mixins etc. Loved it! read more

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From my 9yo: This place had an outstanding experience for tourists and visitors. It sparks joy in my sister's heart!!! It was a fun experience coming here! read more

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Fabulous time with our toddlers!! Thank you Mr. Luis! Can't wait to come back again- it's such a fun place

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Very cute idea and my son loves this place. I do, however, wish their staff was more enthusiastic and interacted more with the kids. Both times I've come here, it's been me hiding my son through the steps and asking him what he wants to put in the slime. For the price ($27 for a slime), I'd expect them to do more of that. Otherwise, they should make it fully diy and reduce the price. Part of this make your own slime is the experience aspect. As far as options like color, scent, and mix-ins, they have it all! Very impressed by the selection. I also like the activator to add in when the slime starts to get too "sticky". I've found their slimes last a long time and are good quality. read more

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Our kid loves slime and so we knew we had and check this place out. We came in and asked how it worked. They had the diy slime and also premade slimes. We selected the $27 DIY and they gave my kid an apron and we followed the steps on the wall. There were 10 steps, starting from picking your slime base, adding scents and color, mixing, and then adding the fun mix ins. There's a good amount to choose from with almost every color, scent, glitters, and textures. The mix ins were super cute as well. Our kid loved every moment of it! The staff were helpful and friendly with the kids. We don't feel rushed at all. Our daughter loved being able to add in the scents and color into the mixer herself. And she got plenty of playtime with the slime. Honestly wasn't sure about $27 for some slime, but it was worth it with all the time spent, the stuff added into it, and to see her having fun! read more

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My niece had an awesome time. Great service, very smooth process all throughout, would recommend

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I took my niece here and let's just say she had so much fun she wasn't ready to leave afterwards. She is a Spanish speaker first, however I'm always fine with translating, HOWEVER they were so nice and made sure they had the Spanish speaker employee work with her so she had the best experience which was so accommodating and just makes a world of a difference read more

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5 stars for the custom experience, but not a fan of glitter after taking the slime home. !!! I recommend not adding shimmery/glitter pigment (the step after choosing the scent). When mixing the slime with gloves, there was no issue, but only using hands, your skin (and table) are covered in glitter! I have other glitter/shimmer slimes that spread some glitter, but not as much as this! The big white styrofoam "beads" also easily fall out, so I also don't recommend them. Custom slime experience for tall people/adults: Even though this is geared towards kids, there are two tall adult-sized tables - definitely worth trying for about $30 (tax included) per slime. My sister and I spontaneously came here for Galentine's, and it was so fun to make a slime :) There are limits for each customization, (usually 1-3 options) but there was enough variety for us to make a great scent, texture and color slime! The one option we didn't do was the "mix-ins" because we didn't feel they matched the rest of our specific slime, but we appreciated adding a scoop of sand instead. Thank you for being flexible :) I chose icee texture, peach scent (7 drops), shimmery pigment in white and light green, white and champagne glitter, white foam beads, a scoop of green sand, and 3 green grape charms as the toppers. You can request for everyone to wear gloves when mixing your slime. I highly recommend gloves and hand sanitizer. Your slime can last for months longer if you clean your hands and clean the surface before and after playing with slime (prevent bacteria and other microbes from growing on the slime). ! Remember to add the scent at the very beginning when you're choosing your texture. We missed the scent step and added it at the end. The mixer added some black color that was from a different leftover slime (not from my light green slime). Slime Kitchen, please clean the mixers well to prevent microbes and contamination. And please fix the glitter pigment issue. read more

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Tyler A.

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Just popped in to have a little fun while walking around the mall. Was a lot of fun. Really friendly slime experts walked us through the process. Making the slime took about 30min, but it can go as quickly or slowly as you want. read more

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Josie A.

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me and cora made fun slimes we love them the girl that helped us was so nice very easy and fun we looked forward to slime kitchen all day read more

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Nick B.

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Came with a couple kiddos. They had a good time. For one slime and a pretty quick experience, $27 seems a bit high.

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My son absolutely enjoyed Slime Kitchen Corte Madera! The staff were wonderful and kind especially to the little ones. They have a variety of bases, textures, mix-ins and toppings. You can even purchase pre-made kits. We Wii definitely be back! Slime Lovers REJOICE! read more

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Jenny E.

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Esmi was so wonderful with my niece! We had the best time and I was so impressed with the patience and how much time they allow kiss to have at each stage. read more

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Cool fun activity! Kailey was great with the girls. Definitely will come back! You pick the medium, the smell, the add ins! Fun fun! read more

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Fun stuff - the mix-ins and charms are quite cute! Ivy helped me and while it was past the time to make a slime, she pointed out the pre-made slimes - and the Capybara is awesome! Thank you, Ivy! read more

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Leslie W.

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The woman working was very nice and helpful, but it didn't feel like much of an experience. We went in and she was the only one working so couldn't really interact with us and then it felt a bit rushed. For the price I was hoping for the kids to be able to really get an experience but it was over in just like 10 mins. read more

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Valerie V.

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Super fun for kids and adults! You have so many color options and so much glitter! Love this place! read more

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The kids loved it. What an awesome way to spend the day. They liked the different options for toppers. read more

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The kids really enjoyed this experience. It was so peaceful! It was exactly what we imagined but better. Staff member we had was super nice and friendly which we all appreciated. read more

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Our toddler loves slime so we decided to take her here to make her own slime. She had so much fun with the experience. It was cool seeing her be creative! read more

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Brought my kids here to slime kitchen to build their own. It was $27 per person. They had a lot of fun and enjoyed customizing to their texture, color, scent, and design. The staff were friendly and amazing. We walked in and it wasn't too busy luckily for a weekend. Overall, it's a cool concept and fun activity for the kids. read more

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Fun for the kids and kids-at-heart! Aesthetic is great and is very spacious! We did a walk-in and my daughter had the entire place to herself. read more

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Ani was amazing the boys had so much fun! Great for all ages!!! Thanks slime kitchen read more

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Clean, super friendly staff, great options for kids to pick what they prefer the most! read more

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Great activity for the kiddos, especially indoors. It was a lot of fun with very creative colors and texture and glitter.!!

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My daughter loves slim and having slim kitchen close by which we love. The staff was so friendly and helpful especially with the little ones. Can't wait to go back soon, read more

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Loved it! Great place and so fun for the kids. They got to create their own slime and customize what goes in there.. A little pricey but worth a one time visit and def a fun bday party idea read more

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Luc was great. Super attentive and made the experience nop notch. Great reward for a kid who has earned it. So much joy.

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such a fun activity for kids and such a good idea for a birthday party! will definitely be back

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Had a great experience making slime with my 3 year old. Eris was very helpful throughout the process. read more

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Great space for kiddos of all ages in the Village Shopping center. Highly recommend!.....

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Sydney and Luke are the best. Kiddo is in slime Halloween themed Heaven! From helping with slime choice, to glitter, to trinkets. Saturday Slime for the win read more

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Wow awesome place for a Birthday Party for kids! Wish I were a kid again. They added color and scents and glitter, texture, and mix-in's. Pure fun!! Sydney was our host. She's great. Thank you to all staff of Slime Kitchen! read more

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My daughter had a great experience here making her own slime and playing with it. Miranda was very nice and helpful. She kept checking us to make sure the slime was not too sticky. read more

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We had our son's 5th birthday here. It was absolutely worth the price to host a party here. Lots of sensory stimuli so if kids are overloaded, be sure to come prepared for that. While they informed us in preparatory email that parents should go outside to allow for ease in kids hearing instructions, the slime team was so accommodating to allow the load of parents to stay in the store to help their littles in making slime. It was wonderful overall. I could not be more excited for the kids and the fun they had!!! read more

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1532 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera, CA 94925
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(415) 855-5646
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https://theslimekitchen.com

Hours

What time does Slime Kitchen open?

Slime Kitchen opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Slime Kitchen opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Slime Kitchen close?

Slime Kitchen closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Slime Kitchen closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Indoor Amenities

Does Slime Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Slime Kitchen allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Slime Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Slime Kitchen has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Slime Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Slime Kitchen has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are a Premier Slime-Making Experience. Come in and customize your own slime. We offer Parties, Workshops and Classes. Shop Slime & Supplies.

Review Highlights - Slime Kitchen

“such a fun activity for kids and such a good idea for a birthday party!”

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Art School of SF Bay

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Great experience taking the adult Watercolor 101 class in San Rafael. I decided to take this class…read moreas it has been decades since I did anything remotely fine art related. I thought watercolor would be an easy place to start, but it's actually probably one of the hardest painting mediums (though the easy clean-up does make up for it!). This class taught me the foundation watercolor painting techniques I was looking for to get me started in art again. Hana Buechel was a skilled and engaging instructor. She is friendly, very approachable and encouraging. She is also an exceptional artist. She really helped re-ignite my interest in painting and going to spend the summer putting what she taught me into practice. Hoping to take another class in the fall. Thanks Hana!

My daughter loves these art classes! Shes been doing sketching with Hana and absolutely loves it…read more Each week they try out a new technique or interesting project. I actually feel like she's learning something and stretching her creativity. It's a very chill environment. They provide great supplies and the space is super cool. Great price. Good schedule options. We'll definitely do more classes.

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Fuzed

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(23 reviews)

3.5 mi

With the name Fuzed, I literally that it was Millennial Fusion Restaurant. Thank goodness it…read morewasn't. Fuzed is a place where you can craft with glass. I went there with my company to do a group project. We had 3 hours to finish. We were given a 4 x 4 clear glass sheet and our project was to use different types of glass to design a picture of a house utilizing different types of glass. At the end of the design, they fired up our glass pieces so that the glass pieces all melt together or how they like to say," Things get Fuzed." The learning curve is really easy. The only difficult part, as a first timer, was trying to figure out how each glass piece react to the heat. It's more science that I thought there would be in an art project. At first glance, working on a 4 x 4 glass piece may seem small, but once I started working with the glue, cutting glass, resetting, glueing and then repeat, all 3 hours went away in a heart beat. This was a real great place to build my team. It also gave me great insight in their personality. Everyone was so detailed oriented and wanted their art piece to be super perfect. So if you're in San Rafael, and are looking for something to do, check this place out.

This a great place for kids and adults alike. Do you have an inner muse crying for you to explore…read moreyour artistic talents? Or do you just want to try something fun that you take away with you. You can do both here. With the Wonderful help of all the ladies that are there to assist you day after day, it is so easy. My girlfriend (BGE) surprised me with this for fathers day, and I found and made something I actually needed, and now its also beautiful. She made me very happy. So what is the big deal. Well. You can create your own personalized piece of art glass. You assemble the project and they fire it for you. Earrings, special tableware, jewelry, paperweights, all sorts of things. If you can imagine it, you can probably make it. You start with a base of your choosing, then you select from hundreds of types of colored glass pieces and start decorating. When your masterpiece is finished, you give it to them and they melt your glass pieces into your base. BAM ! ! ! Art is returned to you in just a few days. For what you get, it's not just art, but a memory. What great fun I had. Maddy the store manager was a great help, as were ALL the ladies that work there. And they explain the process and make it effortless. I prize my creation. Bravo. We shall return.

Lynn Rovelstand - professional artist and art studio owner.

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Art Abloom

My family and I feel totally blessed to have found this local gem. Our son is completely obsessed…read morewith his art classes here and looks forward to coming each week... SO much in fact, that the one time we had to reschedule, he cried. Gaby is sweet, patient, encouraging, and exceptionally warm. She does so much to inspire creativity and exploration. I can't recommend this place enough.

Art Abloom is one of the most fun spaces to nurture my creative spirit. OK, so I'm a grown up! And…read moreArt Abloom has a lot of classes for kids. And yet it was by connecting to my kid part that I felt nurtured by Gabi and her beautiful assistants (often her children). What a treat to paint, throw pots, be inspired. Gabi is multi-talented and has a gift of nurturing the creative geniuses in us all. I highly recommend taking a class or stopping by...maybe even have your 75th birthday party at Art Abloom. Thanks Gabi, I think I'll be coming back soon. xo, Marcia

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Riley Street Art Supply

Friendly helpful service. Excellent selection of supplies. Decent pricing. Will returnread more

The folks who work there really listen to you and help you find what you're looking for. They have…read morea relatively small selection of materials but they do have a little bit of all the basic stuff, and they have a beautiful selection of handmade papers and cards and gifts for all ages. They are supportive of young artists, too. With classes and places to draw while they're visiting. It's got a relaxed vibe and I really like going there. It's very different from the large, busy art stores in The City. It's valuable in its own way. They also offer classes for grown-ups.

Riley st art supply. Sara was so very helpful

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Amphora Ceramic Studio

(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

Obsessed with Amphora. From the studio to the community. My gateway to Amphora was a Friday night…read moreclass, I've been signing up for sessions since. Highly recommend to the beginner and the expert.

Disclaimer: I have a professional relationship with the studio owners…read more I am impressed by the facility, resources, staff, and members of the Amphora Ceramic Studio for the following reasons: Facility: Amphora is located in a large, warehouse type facility that is spacious, conducive for productive work, and with provisions for adequate storage of member creations. The ample space and strategic placement of the many shared work tables, storage racks, and washing stations allows for efficient work flows. The facility has three roll up garage doors that create an indoor/outdoor environment weather permitting. Studio members have access to the studio from early morning to late night hours. In addition, there are sheltered outdoor benches and tables for enjoying meals and snacks during breaks from clay work. There is also ample parking and easy access to the facility that is located diagonally across from Jackson's Hardware. Equipment: The studio is well equipped with newly installed 24+ Nidec/Shimpo potters wheels along with hand building tables, slab roller, four electric kilns, glazes, clay and communal tools. There are several washing stations and accommodations for many members without the facility feeling crowded or cramped. Staff: The staff are welcoming and friendly. Sharon Virtue, a dedicated and experienced ceramic educator is focused on providing detailed instruction. Julian de Vries is never too busy to answer questions, even during non class times. Lucy and Robert seek to make members feel valued and strive for member satisfaction. In summary, Amphora stands above other studios because of its outstanding facility, great clay equipment/resources, convenient location with parking, and growing community of friendly ceramic artist members.

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Sweet Spirit Ceramic Center

(8 reviews)

3.2 mi

Best pottery studio in Marin. Perfect for kids or adults. Barbara is a joy to work with and an…read moreincredible teacher.

Barbara is a fantastic teacher She lets you make whatever…read moreyou want, and will help you make things you didn't even know you wanted She's way experienced teaching kids AND adults. See for yourself.

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Fusing Fun Art by Nikki Contini

(2 reviews)

3.6 mi

So amazing and in tune to kid's needs. She has saved so many children's perspectives of life…read more I continue to refer her!

My daughter loves everything Ms. Nikki does! She has been going to her weekly art classes this…read morewhole school year. Then Ms. Nikki did a jewelry making workshop at her birthday party and she couldn't have been happier. I'm so happy we were able to book Ms. Nikki for the party!

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Art Works Downtown

We rode the SMART train into town for fun one day. We didn't have a plan other than to walk around…read more We happened upon Art Works after visiting Riley Street. Both my kiddos are very artistic and were absolutely thrilled to tour this studio/gallery space. The front desk attendant was very welcoming, and we all really enjoyed being surrounded with so much creativity. There was something to see at almost every turn, and even a few interactive pieces. It really was a treat to see my kids soak it all in and to be in their element for a change. It will be our go-to destination on all future jaunts to San Rafael.

On my first visit I found a community of artists ready to invite me into their studios and share…read moretheir meaningful works of art. Barbara, one of the artists there, even gave me a tour of the space, galleries and filled me in on the history and mission of the building and community. As a non-profit organization they work to keep the costs low for renting studio space and allow artists to rent gallery space for exhibitions. And I'm very much looking forward to the next art walk which occurs every 2nd Friday of the month. If you're looking to find an artistic community in Marin County, or just enjoy speaking with passionate artists, then you've found the right spot.

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Art Maker Studio

(2 reviews)

2.6 mi

Kids birthdays in November are tricky to plan for. The weather could be spectacular outside, or it…read morecould end up being grey, cold, foggy, or worse, rainy and wet. My beloved firstborn likes to paint, color, draw, do something creative. So I thought, why not have a party where they create something fun indoors? I searched online for art and kids party, and found the Art Maker Studio in San Rafael. And am I glad that I did! There's good info on Yelp and on their website, but what sold me is how responsive Renee was with my millions of questions via email. She answered quickly and was very organized about everything! There were different options for the kids art project for a party, and my daughter decisively opted for the jellybean mosaic art project. I tried to persuade her to choose the ceramic art or painting, but the idea of jelly bean mosaic captured her imagination and she was excited! There were 16 kids between the ages of 3-6 that took part in the art project, a few younger siblings hanging around, parents helping out with the party and art project, and the kids had such a blast! We brought our cake and snacks, some decorations, but Renee was ready with the tables, chairs, music selection, and lots of jelly beans We did the cake first since we brought ice cream cake, snacks, then the gallery and studio tours were fantastic! The older kids could totally envision being artists and putting their art up. It was fascinating and inspiring The art project itself was a lot of fun. A few kids even wanted to complete multiple jelly bean mosaic pieces, and what was so great is that they got to take their masterpieces home So if you're looking for something unique and creative for your kids and their friends to do during a birthday party, I can't recommend this place enough! I might even have my own birthday party for adults here one day.

My kids, ages 12, 9, and 6 all love their classes at Art Monsters. The studio is in an art gallery…read morecentrally located in downtown San Rafael. The kids get to tour the gallery and draw inspiration from local artist. The class were so fun! Lots of different mediums and techniques are used to create everything from puzzles to pots. The instructor, Renee, is an artist and a mother. She is engaging and encouraging and made each class interesting!

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Kiln Gods Pottery

(3 reviews)

3.2 mi

Benji is an amazing ceramicist, who is a wonderful teacher. He works great with people of all skill…read morelevels, from beginners to advanced. Classes are small, so there is a lot of individual attention, and the environment is warm and friendly.

Taking the ceramics class with Benji was such a rewarding experience. I learned how to make bowls…read moreand cups on the wheel as well as how to make a small vase by hand. I love Japanese ceramics, and Benji was really supportive of my ideas and color schemes. The class was a perfect balance of instruction and creative freedom, and now I have a bunch of ceramics that I am proud to display in my home. Benji was really great at teaching me all about ceramics. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, and he's also lots of fun!

Samples of your instructor's finished ceramics work. Benji specializes in large-scale vases and wheel thrown pieces.

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Ring Mountain Preserve

4.6

(56 reviews)

1.2 mi

#23 of 2026! I'm trying to do at least one a day this month! Just 9 days to go…read more This was such a pleasant hike. A bit of an incline at the trailhead but other than that, it was pretty easy. I liked that we went on a sunny day in January. Such gorgeous views!!!

I found Ring Mountain on AllTrails and mapped to the pinned location but was completely lost. After…read moredriving around the residential areas, my friend and I finally found an unmarked trail head. The first part of the trail was extremely muddy (which was strange because it hadn't rained in a few days) and our shoes + my white dog were covered in mud. We decided to venture up the mountain and found the actual trail which was very pleasant. There was no shade so definitely bring your sunscreen and sunglasses! I also found two ticks on my dog so make sure to check yourself/your dogs when you get home. The overall hike was very pleasant & fairly easy and the VIEWSSS were amazing! Pros: VIEWS, dog friendly (on leash), not many people, easy hike Cons: Ticks, no shade, difficult to find the actual trailhead All in all, my friend and I both agreed we would definitely do this hike again!

Turtle rock before mt tam.

Rocks

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Turtle Rock before mt tam.

Corte Madera Town Park

3.8

(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is a great community park located near the town's community center, a school, along a lagoon…read moreand canals, and near the fwy, neighborhoods, and shops. Really an ideal location for a park! Plenty of parking whether you park in the lot or along the road. It gets quite busy as a number of kids extracurricular activities happen here on evenings and over the weekend. I like coming here to walk with our pup, as there's plenty of grass and space to sniff. Some other dogs we see are off leash, but most people we see are good about keeping their dogs on leash. There are plenty of trees along the park, and a cute path that leads to the neighborhood further up the street. Also, the grounds are kept quite clean, and I seldom see any litter on the ground. Definitely appreciate people keeping our local park clean!

Wow this is a gem! There's at least 3 play structures for all age groups up to 12 years old, plus a…read morepretty decent bouldering (rock climbing) wall, a tall swingset, a tire swing, a pretty good size sandbox with a rock feature in the middle, a medium size grassy area, and an easy-to-miss paved bike track for the tikes that circles half of the whole playground. Two tiny picnic tables are under a partly shaded canopy. Benches are dispersed throughout. When we went, there were ample porta-potties and portable hand-wash basins just outside the fences, and there are permanent bathrooms at the tennis courts nearby. Besides the fenced-in playground, there's a larger park with ample grassy areas, tennis courts, a baseball field, I think a soccer field, picnic tables with barbecue (BBQ) pits, and a small pond with a walking path around it. There's ample parking for cars and a couple of bike racks too. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

Large play structure for large kids

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Esporterz

(26 reviews)

1.2 mi

Esporterz is amazing! The team goes above and beyond in helping younger children learn the basics…read moreand they also encourage more experienced players to reach new goals. Nadia takes special care in where she places children around the room: friends next to each other, kids playing similar games next to each other, coding kids next to each other, etc.. Both of my children started summer camps there at age 7, and they always request to go back! My kids love the mix of gaming time with outdoor team activities- egg drop, capture the flag, etc... My younger son loves the coding program and is learning so much and he's very proud of what he can create with JavaScript. My older son is neurodivergent and feels totally supported, even when he changes his mind or needs different levels of involvement- the entire Esporterz team is Neuro-affirming and does a great job listening to each of their camper's needs. I always appreciate Nadia's clear communication and quick response time, she's very involved in all the best ways! We are extremely appreciative of the skills they are teaching our kids: it's not just sitting on a gaming screen all day, it's interacting with peers and gaining new skills. My kids can't wait to go back!

If my son Harrison could move into this place, he would. He's chosen to have two birthday parties…read morehere and he always leaves saying it was "the best day evarrrrrr." The staff is awesome. They somehow manage to wrangle a pack of hyped-up kids, keep everyone happy and make it look effortless. They even put up personalized birthday signs with Harrison's name, which was such a sweet surprise. The parties run smoothly, all the kids have an absolute blast playing the games of their choosing, and parents get a stress-free two hours. Harrison is already campaigning to attend their holiday and summer camps, which tells you everything you need to know. Highly recommend Esporterz!!!